Author Archives: NZ TrailRun

Taranaki – New Zealand’s best kept secret New Zealand has changed a fair bit since I was a kid. Before Lord of the Rings, before the adventure tourism campaigns and before we were a dream travel destination, we were pretty unheard of. Now we’re seeing more … Read More

Wellingtons Mukamuka Munter is a 33km backcountry adventure run set in the rugged and beautiful Rimutaka Forrest Park. Often used by athletes training for the Coast to Coast, the route has everything. From coastal 4wd track, to un tracked boulder hopping up impressive wild river valleys, … Read More

Small town fueling the Tarawera Ultramarathon It’s gained a reputation as New Zealand’s most prestigious ultramarathon but the secret is finally out – the Tarawera Ultra is the ultimate party food banquet and it has some impressive figures to back it up. On 11 February, … Read More

After following the Old Ghost Road Facebook page since nearly its conception, it was on the bucket list. An opportunity came up; I was doing a nursing placement in Westport for a few weeks it was going happen. A few months out, James and I booked … Read More

Why am I raising money for Child Cancer Foundation: In May 2015 we were hit with news that shattered our world; our son Dylan had leukemia. We would have to move from our home in Wellington to Christchurch. This was for an initial 6-8 weeks for … Read More

Courtesy of Mikki Williden By default, I’ve been in the sports nutrition world more than usual over the last couple of weeks. The Eat Well Live Well topic at New World (where I’m on hand to give nutrition advice and share good choices for foods), and … Read More

The Crater Rim is held annually in Christchurch up and around the Port Hills tracks known as the Crater Rim Trails, named for the crater formed by a volcanic eruption (fortunately over 5 million years ago). The volcano is completely dormant but what remains is a … Read More

Sometimes you just want some new ideas. Or it’s a day where you just feel like mooching around and making a few things in the kitchen. Snacking. As I said earlier this week on Facebook, I’m not a fan of snacking for most people as it … Read More

Kia ora from NZ Trail Run and Tours The world is learning New Zealand has a heap of spectacular, awe inspiring scenery. From trails through 1000 year old rain forests to golden sandy beaches with no-one around, Aotearoa has it all. Our vision is to present New Zealand’s … Read More